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How to Control Raspberry Cane Borers

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This pest can wreak havoc on your berry patch if left unattended, but fortunately, control is easy and you can save your berries.

The Secret to Starting Herb Seeds

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Herb seeds, unlike their more more-cultivated vegetable counterparts, need some extra care and attention to germinate properly.

5 Types of Organic Matter for Your Garden

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Before you prepare this year’s garden bed, select the best amendment for your soil type.

Plan Now for Fall-Harvested Saffron

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Saffron, considered one of the world’s most expensive spices, comes from a flower that can be grown right on your farm.

Redbuds In Bloom: Spring Is Near

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As we move into spring, I’ll be on the lookout for one of my favorite signs that the season is changing: the blooms of the redbud tree.

Cattails: A Delicious, Healthy Nuisance

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Harvest cattails from ponds you trust to use in a variety of dishes, from sautéing to baking.

6 Lily Types to Beautify Your Garden

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Lilies can be a bright and fragrant addition to your landscape. Here are six common types of lilies and the varieties I recommend.

The Health Benefits of Reishis

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Expand your garden to include mushrooms and you’ll not only reap tasty ingredients but health boosters, as well.

Build a Grow-Light Frame for Starting Seeds

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Give your seedlings a cozy place to call home until they’re ready to be transplanted into the garden this spring.

7 Carrots I’m Growing This Year

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Because carrots are such a well-loved vegetable in my household, I’m devoting more space and time to them in this year’s garden.

4 Tips for Growing Market-Worthy Radishes

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Plant and harvest a healthy, delicious crop of radishes in 30 days with these basic growing tips.

Lobelia for Hiccups—And Much More!

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A powerful emetic and antispasmodic, lobelia is a native plant that can help stop hiccups, relieve cold symptoms and treat asthma.

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